Starts only at neutral position but not in park.

Tiny
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  • 1989 MERCEDES BENZ 300E
  • 220 MILES
Starts only at neutral position but not in park?
no dashboard illuminations?
hesitation during starting?
Monday, October 29th, 2012 AT 2:01 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Starting only in neutral indictes the Park Neutral Position switch is either out of adjustment or faulty.

No dash illuminations could be due to a blown fuse.

Starter hesitation during starting could be due to weak battery, loose terminal connections or a failing starter motor or its wiring.
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Monday, October 29th, 2012 AT 2:05 PM

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